Deep is an Indian social worker and NGO activist He co-founded the pioneering Indian non-profit organisation, Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), of which he was the Executive Director till 2007.PRADAN is involved in building self-help groups, developing land and water resource, natural resource management, forest-based livelihood, horticulture and agriculture.Deep was awarded the 2009 Magsaysay award for Community Leadership for his work for “development of rural communities.” He is also a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri.In this interview, Deep discusses: 
PRADAN’s growth and success
PRADAN’s vision to improve productivity of natural resources
Insights from PRADAN’s pioneering apprenticeship programme
The impact of India’s falling levels of rural life
What it means for India to be a developed economy